Electrical circuits

Front

What is a common energy source for a circuit?

Back

Battery

Front

In a parallel circuit if one light bulb goes OUT; then they ALL go out. TRUE OR FALSE?

Back

FALSE

Front

The movement of electrically charged _____ is called electric _____

Back

particles, current

Front

What slows down the flow of electricity in a circuit?

Back

Resistance

Front

A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...

Back

Electrical insulator

Front

What is the role of a switch in an electrical circuit?

Back

To open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

Front

What is an electrical conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is voltage?

Back

The electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a load and back.